The Nebraska Hospital Association offers a free, downloadable patient instruction form to help patients better manage their health post-discharge. The hospital association obtained the forms from the ...

Close to 40% of adult patients receive post-acute care (PAC) when they are discharged from a hospital. That can include receiving help at home or going to a specialized facility, including a skilled ...

However, letting nurses have total control of medication management during hospital stays can create problems afterward. Most geriatric patients can successfully self-manage multiple medications after ...

Patients endure heavy medication complexity following hospital discharge for acute coronary syndrome. Objectives: Cardioprotective medications improve outcomes following acute coronary syndromes (ACS) ...

We may think leaving the hospital is a relief, but for many patients, it can be stressful and confusing. Here’s how everyone can get the support they need.

Changes in the way Medicare pays health care providers have created a strong inducement for hospitals and health systems to get patients involved in their own care. But, unless patients make a real ...

If you’ve ever been discharged from a hospital or helped a loved one through it, you know how overwhelming it can be. One moment, you’re in a hospital bed, and the next, you’re handed a pile of ...

Communication failures between hospitals and community services after patient discharge can lead to serious medication-related harm, a new report has warned. The Health Services Safety Investigations ...